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Sterling silver vs white gold vs stainless steel
A plain comparison of composition, hardness, tarnish behaviour and who each metal actually suits, including why what is sold as "white gold" at accessible prices is often plated stainless steel rather than a solid gold alloy.
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Can you shower or swim in sterling silver?
Sterling silver tolerates a quick shower, but chlorinated pools and salt water attack the copper in the alloy and pit the surface. Here is the actual chemistry, and when stainless steel or titanium is the better choice.
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Does rhodium plating wear off, and how long does it last?
Rhodium plating is a thin surface coating that wears with friction and chemical exposure, typically over months to a couple of years on a ring worn daily. It can be renewed by re-plating.
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Is 925 Sterling Silver Real Silver?
Yes: 925 sterling silver is 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with 7.5 percent copper for durability. Here is what the stamp means, why pure silver is too soft for jewellery, and what US law actually requires of a 925 mark.
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Will Sterling Silver Turn My Finger Green?
Sometimes, and the cause is the copper in the 92.5% alloy reacting with sweat, not the silver itself. Here is the actual chemistry, why it says nothing about the piece being fake, and how rhodium and gold plating change the picture.
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What 1ct, 2ct and 3ct moissanite actually look like worn
Moissanite carat figures are diamond-equivalent size labels, not the stone's actual weight. Here is what 1ct, 2ct and 3ct actually mean in millimetres, and how those sizes read worn in our own stud earrings, solitaire necklace and rings.
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